Horsetail

Horsetail also known as shave-grass is the only herb I know that doesn’t have any leaves. The plants have been known to grow as tall as trees and resemble the plume of a horse’s tail. Horsetail carries a high amount of silica, known best for hair, skin, nails, and tissue repair. It is one of the oldest herbs for lung disorders and respiratory complaints. Horsetail is essential for repairing tissue not only in the lungs but in other areas of the body as well. It is a diuretic, that helps repair the tissues in the kidney and repair kidney function and stones. Drink horsetail tea or use the tea as a wash for your face and as a rinse for your hair. Besides the richest source of silica, horsetail contains Calcium, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, C, E, Selenium, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Sodium, and Iron.